One-Niter highlights weekend at CWCHS

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May 2, 2013 at 3:00 PMMay 2, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Once again it is time for Carmi-White County High School's annual One Niter. This year, the theme for the event is "British Invasion" and the performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 in the high school auditorium. Ticket prices will be $8 for adults and $4 for students. Emcees for this year's event will be seniors Jessica Bovenkerk, Tangela Grant and freshmen Hailey Winkleman.

Jessica BovenkerkSpecial to The Times

Once again it is time for Carmi-White County High School's annual One Niter. This year, the theme for the event is "British Invasion" and the performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 in the high school auditorium. Ticket prices will be $8 for adults and $4 for students. Emcees for this year's event will be seniors Jessica Bovenkerk, Tangela Grant and freshmen Hailey Winkleman.

Although it isn't normal for a freshman or even an underclassman to be an emcee it does happen on some occasions. Tangela Grant says, "I believe change is a good thing. I've got to admit Hailey wasn't my first choice due to the fact that she is a freshman, but our first choice didn't work out at the time. Choosing a freshman turned out to be a great choice and I enjoy working with her."

This year there are a lot of students with some very great ideas. In the show there will be vocal solos, duets, skits, dances, and even some instrumental solos. The vocal and instrumental solos this year include students Tabitha Mick, Carlie Gee, Allison Haley, Monica Brand, Zach Clark, Ashley Cross and James Lin. Along with solos the students have some duets and group pieces. Logan Pugsley and Hailey Winkleman, Luke Allen and Caitlin Martin, and Tangela Grant and Jessica Bovenkerk are all singing duets and have done such an exceptional job. The groups include the combination of Singing Six (Cheyenne Mann, Rachel Fleming, Caitlin Martin, Monica Brand, Lizzie Cribbs, Jessica Bovenkerk, Allison Haley and Allyson Worlds) and Singing Frosh (Hailey Winkleman, Emma Bryant, Carlie Gee, Tabitha Mick, Logan Pugsley and Faith Hohman) singing a nine and one-half minute Adele medley and also the group called Wannabe, which includes Rayann Midkiff, Lizze Cribbs, Jordan Jones, Hailey Winkleman, and Logan Pugsley.

The Kickers for the show this year are Cassie Mick, Cheyenne Packer, Macy Pesavento, Sara Wilson, Dayna Burnett, Sammie Arnold, Karissa Siegel and Shania Miller. Even though there are several students on the stage, the group has several students behind the scenes as well helping move sets, keeping microphones in working order and making sure that transitions between acts go smooth and quick.

The stage crew includes Hannah Templeton, Payton Tibbs, Joshua Pierce and Bailey Chapman. This years' stage manager is Taylor Evans and the production assistant is Holly Porter. The sound tech is Spencer Coe and light tech is Kristian Newman.

"The 49th One Niter should prove to be an entertaining evening of talent once again this year," says Hyla Lamp. "As a vocal music instructor, I am somewhat partial to the vocal acts in the show. However, there is something for everyone."

In addition to Lamp, Ryan Preci serves as the director and Sherry Passmore is an assistant director.

The cast and crew are hoping that everyone will come out and enjoy the show at least once this coming weekend.

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